3rd Grade Vocabulary Words

This Grade 3 beta list builds from high-frequency reading vocabulary, test-question language, and useful tier-two words. Definitions and examples are original learner-facing drafts for teacher review.

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Words 271–280 of 300
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
271	speak	verbGrade 3 high-utility word	to say words or talk to someone	Please speak clearly so everyone can hear the directions.
272	cape	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	a sleeveless piece of clothing that hangs from the shoulders	The actor wore a red cape in the superhero play.
273	pail	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	a round container with a handle	We filled the pail with sand to build a castle.
274	oats	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	a type of grain often eaten as cereal	Warm oats with apple slices made a filling breakfast.
275	stove	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	an appliance used for cooking food	An adult heated the soup on the stove.
276	paint	verbGrade 3 high-utility word	to cover or decorate a surface with colored liquid	We will paint the wooden birdhouse bright yellow.
277	toast	nounGrade 3 high-utility word	bread that has been browned by heat	I spread strawberry jam on my toast.
278	real	adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word	actually existing or true rather than pretend	The dinosaur bones in the museum are real fossils.
279	vote	verbGrade 3 high-utility word	to make an official choice between people or ideas	Each student may vote for one field-trip destination.
280	straight	adjectiveGrade 3 high-utility word	not curved or bent	Use the ruler to draw a straight line.

Vocabulary reading and practice

A Cape for the Vote

Reading practice for pages 28–30. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

For the school play, June wears a cape and stands straight onstage. She must speak as a queen asking citizens to vote. The scene is not real, but the audience understands why every voice matters.

Reading comprehension

1. What does June wear?

June wears a cape.

2. What does the queen ask citizens to do?

She asks citizens to vote.

3. Is the scene real?

No, the scene is part of a play.

Vocabulary quiz

Complete 5 review questions for this page.

1. The dinosaur bones in the museum are ___ fossils.

Answer: real

2. Each student may ___ for one field-trip destination.

Answer: vote

3. Use the ruler to draw a ___ line.

Answer: straight

4. Please ___ clearly so everyone can hear the directions.

Answer: speak

5. The actor wore a red ___ in the superhero play.

Answer: cape

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